Lookbook Starbucks - Dress Code

Lookbook Starbucks - Dress Code

1. LOOKBOOK
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Starbucks
®
Dress Code

3. HELLO,
We’re inviting you to bring your personal taste
and handcrafted style to work.
As ambassadors of the Starbucks brand, you should
feel proud of your own look as you tie on the green
apron. Our Dress Code reflects the professionalism
you bring to your craft, the commitment to making
every moment right and the inclusive welcome at
the heart of our brand.
We hope this Dress Code Lookbook gets you excited
to open your closets and have fun.
starbucks.ca/dresscode fr.starbucks.ca/codevesti
LICENSED STORES: Information on how the Dress Code should be interpreted
and enforced, and which items will be provided by your employer, is provided for
reference only. Licensees may impose a more restrictive Dress Code, if appropriate.
If you have questions about what the Dress Code means for you, talk with your
company’s leadership.
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4. Starbucks Confidential – For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. What handcrafted style looks like.

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6. Starbucks Confidential – For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. You are the face of our beloved brand,
connecting with our customers every day.
You’re expected to present a clean, neat
and professional appearance when starting
every shift. In keeping with this Dress Code,
make sure your clothing is clean, hemmed,
wrinkle-free and in good repair.
We trust you to make the right choices, but if you have any
questions, your manager is there to help guide you. Store
managers will ultimately make the call as to what’s okay
within the Dress Code and what’s not. If you come to work
inappropriately dressed or with unacceptable appearance,
you may not be permitted to start your shift.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
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8. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. APRON
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You are responsible for keeping your apron
looking sharp—free of holes, tears, stains, etc.
Wear your name on your apron during each shift as specified
by operational standards. Aprons must be worn full length,
not folded in half and not tied in front. No other modifications
should be made to the apron unless specified by Retail
Operations guidelines. For food safety, remove your apron
while on breaks, taking out trash or while in the restroom.
If at some point you are no longer part of our Starbucks team,
please return all aprons in good condition (other than normal
wear and tear).
Write your name cleanly or with personality—just make
sure it’s legible. Wear it attached to the upper left corner
of your apron.
NAME BADGE

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10. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. COLOUR PALETTE
COLOUR
MATERIAL
Black
Cotton
Charcoal
Polyester
Grey
Leather
Navy
Canvas
Here is an at-a-glance view of the colour spectrum and material
choices that you will see referenced in the upcoming sections.

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Brown
Denim
Khaki
Selvedge denim
White
Wool Straw

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If hair colour is your style, it’s welcome.
Please keep it tidy: clean, brushed and kept back from the face. For food-safety
reasons, hair colour must be permanent or semipermanent; no sprays, glitter, chalks
or temporary products. Tie long hair back with plain clips or hairbands to avoid
contact with drinks or food. Please keep beards and mustaches neat and trimmed.
VISUAL REFERENCE

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You’re invited to wear a range of subdued shirt colours beyond
black and white, including grey, navy, dark denim and brown.
Solids are your friend, and so are smaller, tighter, low-contrast
patterns. Undershirts do not need to match the shirt colour
but still need to be in the palette (pages 8–9).
Choose a clean shirt appropriate for foodservice that allows freedom of movement
without presenting a safety hazard. If the shirt is worn untucked, the bottom hem
should be long enough so that your midsection won’t be exposed when bending
down or reaching overhead, but generally not longer than your back pants pocket.
(Ask your manager in advance if you’re unsure about a shirt choice.)
Black, white, grey, navy, dark denim, brown (subdued colour range).
Small stripes, tone-on-tone plaids, tight patterns. Base colour of any shirt should
be in the acceptable colour range. Patterns should be muted and subdued.
VISUAL REFERENCE
COLOURS
PATTERN REFERENCE

16. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. TOPS (continued)
YES LIST
Polo in colour paletteTight pattern in colour palette
Dark denim in consistent wash
Button-up with sweater,
both within colour palette
Button-down in colour palette
Cotton zip pullover
Button-down in colour palette
Turtleneck
Short-sleeve button-up
3/4-sleeve with trim
Dark blouse with subtle patternTone-on-tone plaid
NECKLINES
: Crewneck, boatneck, V-neck
STYLES: Button-down (short- or long-sleeve), Henley, 3/4-sleeve, long-sleeve, polo
SILHOUETTE
Black, white, grey, navy and brown as solids or as a base colour for a subdued,
small-print, low-contrast pattern. Starbucks
®
promotional T-shirts may be
worn, according to direction set by leadership for your country.

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NO LIST
Sweatshirts, hooded shirts, cap-sleeve and short-sleeve crew or V-neck T-shirts.
Embroidery, detail or pattern that competes with or is distracting under the apron.
No manufacturer’s logo on tops unless it is small, on shirt pockets or sleeves.
Colours too bright Pattern not within
colour palette
Inconsistent wash Manufacturer’s logo
too large
Hoodie T- s h i r t
Stripes not within
colour palette
Plaid not within colour
palette
Embroidery too busy
under apron; pattern
contrast too bold
Neckline falls below
apron top
X
Exposed shoulders
X More than two open buttons / unzipped top
X Plunging neckline
X T-shirts
NO

18. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. BOTTOMS
VISUAL REFERENCE
Selvedge denimDenimCottonKhaki
YES LIST
Darker wash denim or fabrics in black, grey, navy, brown and
khaki with a comfortable fit—durable and practical.
Khakis Skinny jeans Skirt Shorts Black denim jeans Blue jeans

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BOTTOMS
Wear pants, shorts, skirts or dresses in black, grey, navy,
brown and khaki (no white). Jeans are welcome too, in
darker washes and hues only (no light tones). All clothing
must be durable, practical and fit comfortably, without
rips, tears, patches or distress.
Shorts, skirts and dresses should be no shorter than four inches above the knee.
Holes Athletic leggingsBaggy and saggy Sweatpants Dragging on floor and
colour is too light
NO LIST
Athletic, acrylic or stretchy-fabric leggings worn alone. Overly long pant legs that drag on the floor. Leather. Prints.
Blue jeans Cuffed blue jeans Dress with tights Dress with tights Cotton pants

20. Starbucks Confidential – For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. Shoe colours should be in black, brown or grey (a small amount
of accent colour is allowed). Make sure your shoes provide
support, comfort and safety.
For personal safety—and to avoid injury if you drop sharp or hot objects on your
footwear—shoes should have a closed toe and a flat, closed heel with as much
coverage of the top of the foot as possible. Always wear socks or hosiery. Starbucks
does not require slip-resistant soles, but we strongly encourage you to wear
them to reduce the risk of falls or injuries.
FOOTWEAR
Leather Suede Rubber Leather Lace-up boots
Faux-leather
with accent
Rubber with
white accent
Leather with
white accent
Leather Closed-heel clogs
YES LIST
Leather, faux-leather, suede, rubber or other similar materials in black,
brown and grey.

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FOOTWEAR
Canvas shoes
Open-back shoes
Flip-flops
Crocs
Open-toe shoes
Open-heel clogs
Canvas shoes
UGG-style boots
Sandals
Mesh with open weave
NO LIST
Canvas, mesh, open-weave, open-toe, open-back shoes, sandals or slingbacks.
No white shoes.

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YES LIST
Fedora, bowler, baseball cap (plain, solid colour), Starbucks
®
logo hat or
visor, flat cap, newsboy, Panama or trilby.
Top off your look with beanies, fedoras and other suitable
hats in brown, grey or black, making sure they’re clean and
free from snags.
If your store requires you to wear hats by province or local law, you can choose
from the options below that meet regulations. A small manufacturer’s logo on
the side or back is okay, but not on the front. Always wear the bill forward.
Quebec only: Hats must be worn by all partners and all hair covered. When hair
is too long to be contained, a hairnet may be worn under the hat to cover. Bangs
and / or ponytails also need to be contained.

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HATS
Bucket hat
Weathered, dirty
Bill facing backward
Sports teams Extra adornments on
beanie
Floppy brims that
impede vision
Cowboy hat
Fedora with loud
pattern
Too busy Tone-on-tone logoLogo in front
NO LIST
Bucket hat, berets, anything with large non-Starbucks logos or patterns.

24. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. TIE YES LIST
SCARF YES LIST
Solid colours, simple patterns or prints work best.
Solid colours, simple patterns or prints work best. Must be tucked behind apron.
Love to wear a tie? Feel free to incorporate an optional accent
(just make sure it’s not the main event of your outfit). Your
accent colours can go far beyond the colours represented in the
palette (pages 8–9). Choose items that harmonize rather than
clash with your outfit or distract from your apron. A tie or
scarf must not cover the top of the apron or your name badge.
ACCENTS

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TIE NO LIST
SCARF NO LIST
Neon, white, loud or distracting patterns; anything that clashes
with shirt and apron.
Neon, white, loud patterns; anything that clashes with shirt or covers apron.
Clashes with apron
Too large and long
Too busy Too busyToo busy
Interferes with apronToo large and long Interferes with apron
Clashes with apron
Too loose
ACCENTS

26. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. SOCKS YES LIST
Solid colours, simple patterns or prints work best.
If your socks are not a focal point of your outfit (if pant legs
reach near your ankles), feel free to wear a pop of pattern
or colour. If your socks or tights are a focal point of your
outfit (especially if you’re wearing shorts or a skirt), please
follow the same colour and pattern guidelines as “Tops”
(pages 12–15)—subdued patterns and colours that
complement rather than distract from your outfit.
ACCENTS (continued)

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SOCKS NO LIST
Neon, loud or distracting graphics.
Distracting or
copyrighted imagery
Mismatched Distracting or
copyrighted imagery
Distracting or
copyrighted imagery
Manufacturer’s logo
too large
ACCENTS (continued)

28. Starbucks Confidential – For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. And now the finishing touches.
NAILS
Please make sure your fingernails are clean, well manicured and of either
short or moderate length. No nail polish or artificial nail coverings of any
kinds—nothing that could chip or slip into food or drinks.
JEWELRY / PIERCINGS
Keep earrings small or moderately sized. No more than two earrings per ear.
Small ear gauges are allowed. A small nose stud is allowed (no septum piercings or rings). No other pierced jewelry or body adornments are allowed, including
tongue studs. For food-safety reasons, no jewelry on hands or forearms (including
watches, bracelets or wristbands), with the exception of one ring in the form
of a plain band. Any other jewelry, such as necklaces, must be simple in design,
must not be a health or safety hazard and must be worn under clothing. Medical
alert necklaces are allowed.
Quebec only: Partners are not permitted to wear bands or rings (an exception will
be made for wearing a plain band or ring without stones or inclusions), earrings,
nose or tongue studs, watches, necklaces, bracelets, pins or other jewellery.
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And now the finishing touches.
PINS
Securely fastened buttons or pins issued by Starbucks (for special recognition,
or a promotion) are welcome where permitted by law.
You are not permitted to wear buttons or pins that advocate a political, religious
or personal issue. Pins may not interfere with safety, threaten to harm customer
relations or otherwise unreasonably interfere with Starbucks public image.
For food-safety purposes, all pins must be securely fastened at all times.
SWEATERS & JACKETS
In cooler temperatures, sweaters in the colour palette (pages 8–9) are okay to wear.
Sweatshirts or hooded shirts are not acceptable. If working outdoors or at Drive
Thru window, a jacket or coat in a solid colour (see acceptable colours on pages 8–9)
may be worn. No logos or writing other than a small manufacturer’s logo.
TATTOOS
Visible tattoos on face and throat are not allowed. Other visible tattoos are
permitted so long as they don’t contain obscene, profane, racist, sexual,
or objectionable words or imagery. Please cover any not-allowed tattoos with
clothing compliant with our Dress Code (like long-sleeve shirts, pants, turtlenecks)
or concealing makeup. No arm-sleeve accessories including athletics sleeves.
Due to hand-washing requirements, there are no acceptable methods for covering
inappropriate hand tattoos, including bandages, makeup or foodservice gloves.

30. Starbucks Confidential ? For Internal Use Only. Images and information are provided as examples only. EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions to the Dress Code may be made where required by law to accommodate
sincerely held religious beliefs or a disability. Talk with your manager or call the
Partner Resources Support Center at [phone] for more information about
exceptions.
IN CLOSING
You are expected to follow these standards during the workday. If you come to work inappropriately dressed or with unacceptable appearance, you may not be
permitted to start your shift. Failure to adhere to the Dress Code may result in
corrective action, including separation from employment.
MATERNITY
If you are pregnant, you must wear clothing in colours and patterns consistent with these guidelines; however, stretch materials and longer shirts are permitted.
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PERSONAL HYGIENE
Please follow all reasonable personal grooming standards, including regular bathing and use of deodorant. Perfume or highly fragrant grooming products
cannot be worn, as the smell can affect the taste and aroma of our coffee.